Simply CremationBecky Sue Hautanen
Mrs. Becky Hautanen (Lundquist) was born June 8, 1949, in Mason City, Iowa. Her parents were Keith and Cathern (Whitney) Lundquist. The family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1959. Becky attended Barcelona Grade School, Alhambra High School, and received a Master’s Degree from Ottawa University.
Becky and Dirk Hautanen were married on June 20, 1978. They spent 7 years at Hahn Air Force Base in Lautzenhausen, Germany, before returning to Phoenix, Arizona. Once Becky received her Master’s Degree, she taught Grade School until her retirement in May 2017. Becky enjoyed her hobbies of cross-stitching, ceramics, quilting, sewing, crafts, puzzling, and movie-going.
Becky is survived by her husband, Dirk Hautanen, sister Barbara (Larry) Rickert, and her brother Steve (Julie) Lundquist. Also, daughter Lisbeth (John) Nunnaley; her sons, Michael Pratt, and Peter (Becky) Cook; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, November 11 at Thompson Funeral Chapel; Address: 926 S. Litchfield Road Goodyear, Arizona 85338.
My deepest condolences to Dirk and the rest of Mrs. Hautanen’s family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Momma, how I so miss your smile, your laugh, and most of all your emotional support, you stood right by my side through my radiation and chemotherapy treatment helping me, each step of the way. I will carry your beautiful smile with me everyday until we see each other again, rest momma until we meet again. I Love and Miss You ❤️
John L Nunnaley
I am sadden to hear this news. May you receive all your rewards in heaven. I worked with your mom in fifth grade. Oh the sweet treats she would make and share with us. May the Lord open his arms and welcome her and say thank you for teaching so many children. We were blessed to have her.